He removed Zhao Mu's hand from the sword as if disgusted.
Then he grasped the hilt of the Longsword, a sense of comfort radiated from it, invigorating his spirit.
Lu Kang, somewhat enamored, raised his hand to form a sword finger, tracing along the sword's blade.
It has been nearly a century.
This sword was a weapon he previously wielded, accompanying him for many years.
In the prior battle, he and Lu Qiming were both nearly killed, and the sword was lost.
It was later discovered that the sword was sealed in this lake, where nearly a century of time had suppressed the Evil Qi within.
This is why Lu Kang went to Qingmu City to announce the treasure hidden here.
The nature of this sword is its Evil Qi, said to come from the Nine Netherworlds, fortuitously falling into Lu Kang's possession.
As an evil sword, when its malevolence is suppressed, its strength naturally diminishes significantly.
